Driving examiners to stage 48-hour strike over working conditions

Driving examiners are to stage a 48-hour strike from December 4, the day a new driving test is launched, in a dispute over working conditions.

The Public and Commercial Service union (PCS) said up to 2,000 of its members will take part in the walkout, warning that thousands of driving tests will be affected.

An overtime ban and work to rule will also be held, from November 23, which the union said could lead to last minute cancellations of tests across England, Wales and Scotland.

The union said examiners were being told to work longer, harder and for no extra pay when the new tests are introduced.

More to follow.